Summary Incumbents are commissioned as Special Police Officers and have the power of arrest. The incumbents operate on any of the four shifts. They are trained in the use of and carry firearms while on duty, provide for the protection of the very valuable and irreplaceable works of art on display or in storage at the Gallery. Incumbents are responsible for the prevention of crime and enforcement of Gallery rules and regulations, the laws of the District of Columbia and the United States. Responsibilities The incumbent: Responsible for the supervision of subordinates involved in the protection of all NGA property, visitors, and staff. Responsible for maintaining daily time and attendance of subordinates and bi-weekly submission of time and attendance documents to the departmental timekeeper. Provide administrative (payroll, leave) and technical (alarm systems, fire systems, lock and key) guidance to subordinates and take appropriate corrective action when necessary. Recommend and draft proposals for adverse and disciplinary action. Evaluates the job performance of GS-0083’s, GS-0085-6’s, & GS-0085-5’s, and advises and rates performance according to Performance Plan, and their supervisory relationship with subordinates. Reviews the performance appraisal reports of Security Officers assigned to his/her Team or shift. Enforce Title 18, Title 21 and Title 40 United States Code and Title 22 District of Columbia Criminal Code and other applicable criminal statues and the National Gallery of Art rules and regulations. Respond to incidents, situations and emergencies that may occur during the tour of duty. Incumbents remain as the Officer in Charge until relieved by higher AOP authority. Conduct security inspections of buildings and on the grounds of the National Gallery of Art to assure the thoroughness of post coverage and patrols by subordinate personnel. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Supervisory Probation Period Required All candidates must be able to work on any of the four shifts. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Qualifications Specialized Experience Statement: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the federal GS-6 level as a security officer, directing the activities of subordinate personnel in law enforcement and security patrols, procedures, and techniques. OPM Qualifications Standard: Individual Occupational Requirements: Security Guard Series 0085 Group Qualification Standard: There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series. Use the Individual Occupational Requirements described below. GRADE EXPERIENCE EDUCATION/TRAINING General Specialized GS-2 3 months None High school graduation or equivalent GS-3 6 months None 1 year above high school GS-4 6 months 6 months 2 years above high school GS-5 and above None 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level None Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria: Lift and carry safety equipment that may weigh up to 20 lbs. such as a fire extinguisher. Wear an equipment belt consisting of a weapon, keys, flashlight, radio, and other items that may have a total weigh of 10 pounds during his/her tour of duty. Ascend and descend stairways, fixed vertical ladders, and spiral stairways. Walk patrols in low light areas, on uneven surfaces, in both the interior and exterior of the Gallery for up to 2 ½ hours continuously without a break. Push, pull, slide, or lift doors, hatches or gates that may weigh up to 60 lbs. Hear normal conversation, alarms, radio transmissions, extraneous noises, etc. Verbally transmit information during face-to-face situations with visitor, staff, and public safety personnel. Should also be able to verbally transmit information via portable radio and telephones. Climb over or crawl under fixed obstructions such as utility pipes, ventilation ducts and other objects in non-public areas. Move quickly throughout the facility to respond to emergency situations, such as chasing fleeing suspects or responding to alarms. Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions. Education Although this position does not have a positive education requirement, you may submit copies of your transcripts or a course listing. You must provide documentation supporting your education claims. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. Additional Information The National Gallery of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. AN EXTERNAL SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND RECEIVE A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, RESULTING IN A SATISFACTORY SUITABILITY DETERMINATION BEFORE BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. 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